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Ray at The Weld

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Windsor At Tryon Village

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Park Place Apartments

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Tryon Place

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The Manor at Weston

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Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $915 | $2,755 |
| Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $530 | $5,104 |
| Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $730 | $7,092 |
| Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $583 | $3,650 |
| Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $949 | $5,707 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Raleigh is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $1,643.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Raleigh?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5,702 regular apartments in Raleigh that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Raleigh have an average cost of $535 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
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